Rookery School Catchment Area
Rookery School is a academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
456
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Rookery School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rookery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →Rookery School — School Information
- Full address
- Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9PY
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 56% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137168
Other Primary Schools in Birmingham
If Rookery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Shaw Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 3AN
Adderley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 1DZ
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B16 0EF
Beeches Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · B42 2PY
Bordesley Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B9 5XX
Cherry Orchard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B20 2LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rookery School
Is Rookery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rookery School currently has 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rookery School? ▾
Admission to Rookery School is managed by Birmingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rookery School cover? ▾
Rookery School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rookery School? ▾
Rookery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.